Beef Steak With Carrots and Mint
Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 4 beef top sirloin steaks, lean (3 oz each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 small olive oil
For salad:
- 1 cup carrots, rinsed and grated
- 1 cup cucumber, rinsed, peeled, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, rinsed, dried, and shredded (or ½ Tbsp dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Ingredients
For salad:
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Instructions
- For the steaks, preheat grill pan or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
- For the salad, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and mix gently. Marinate salad for at least 5–10 minutes to blend flavors before serving. (Salad can be made up to 3 hours in advance and refrigerated.)
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper, and lightly coat with oil.
- Grill or broil 2–3 minutes on each side, or to your desired doneness (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 ºF).
- Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve one 3-ounce steak with ½ cup salad on the side.
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